Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1009 running races in California in 2026 across 304 cities. The next upcoming race is the Hobby Joggers in Temecula on April 22. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Campus Life 5k - The FROZEN 5k!

Sat, May 9 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Kids 1/4 Mile Fun RunVirtual Campus Life 5k5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Sacramento

Sat, May 9 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Santa Rosa

Sat, May 9 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - San Jose

Sat, May 9 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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SMCYC Move 4 Mind 5K

Sat, May 9 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Open Closing Soon

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Grizzly Peak Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Berkeley, CA Berkeley

Trail 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Yosemite Half Marathon

Sat, May 9 · Bass Lake, CA Bass Lake

Road PacerHalf MarathonCharity Bib

From $0 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Huntington Beach

Sat, May 9 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Irvine

Sat, May 9 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Bakersfield

Sat, May 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Santa Fe Springs Totally 80's 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Santa Fe Springs, CA Santa Fe Springs

Road Kids 1/4 Mile DashRUN SFS: Totally 80's 5K Run/Walk

From $2 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Chula Vista

Sat, May 9 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Lynwood 5K/10K Run

Sat, May 9 · Lynwood, CA Lynwood

Road 5K Run/Walk (Youth)5K Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD) (Currently Enrolled Student)5K Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Fontana

Sat, May 9 · Fontana, CA Fontana

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Irvine Dream Run

Sat, May 9 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual 3K Fun Run5K Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K +2

From $25 Open 40 spots left

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Sasquatch Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Woodlake, CA Woodlake

Virtual Competitive 5k Run5k Virtual Race5k Fun Run +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Moreno Valley

Sat, May 9 · Moreno Valley, CA Moreno Valley

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Point Arena, CA Point Arena

Trail Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Long Beach

Sat, May 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Ontario

Sat, May 9 · Ontario, CA Ontario

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Oceanside

Sat, May 9 · Oceanside, CA Oceanside

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Pomona

Sat, May 9 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Corona

Sat, May 9 · Corona, CA Corona

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Footsteps for Families

Sat, May 9 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road 1K Kids Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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WALKUNITEDLA 2026

Sat, May 9 · Inglewood, CA Inglewood

Road 5K RUN5K WALK

From $25 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - San Francisco

Sat, May 9 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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AAUW Madtown 5K

Sat, May 9 · Madera, CA Madera

Road AAUW Madtown 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon

Sun, May 10 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Triathlon Super-Sprint TriathlonCompetitive Triathlon

From $105 Open Closing Soon

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Dean and Dave Warrior 5k

Sun, May 10 · Torrance, CA Torrance

Road Dean and Dave Warrior 5k

From $25 Open

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Run for the Rose – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, May 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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Mother's Day Run & Walk

Sun, May 10 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Road 1K Kids Fun Run5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bakersfield Mothers Day Run

Sun, May 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5k Run2k walk (Non-Timed)Virtual Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Mother's Day Run

Sun, May 10 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 1/4 Kids Fun Run2 Mile Run/WalkYouth 2 Mile Run/Walk +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Long Beach Mother's Day Bloom & Zoom 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5KRegister 2+ & Save $7 Each (5K) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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A Snail's Pace x Hoka Youth Track Camp - North County

Mon, May 11 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Open

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PICK A CARD, ANY CARD! | NAB Q-ZONE SHUTTLE

Wed, May 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Badwater Presents 40/40 NOW: Creating Balance in an Ultra World

Wed, May 13 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual 40/40 NOW

From $74 Open Closing Soon

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A Snail's Pace x Hoka Youth Track Camp - South County

Wed, May 13 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Open

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Sutter Buttes Spirit Mountain Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, May 16 · Sutter, CA Sutter

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, May 16 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road 5K Walk5K RunHalf Marathon

From $35 Open 75 spots left

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Sierra Challenge Express Club Picnic

Sat, May 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

SCE Picnic - Adult 18 and upSCE Picnic - Children (ages 5-17)

From $5 Open

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The Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Night SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, May 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $48.99 Open

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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, May 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Breezin’ Through Beaumont

Sat, May 16 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

Road Breezin' through Beaumont 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Rotary Club of Fillmore 5/10K Run/Walk- Fillmore, California

Sat, May 16 · Fillmore, CA Fillmore

Road Fun Run-1KRotary Club of Fillmore 5K Run/WalkRotary Club of Fillmore 10K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Advanced Sailing: May 16th US Sailing 101

Sat, May 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesE7 and AboveRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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The Beach Boys 5K & Wellness Day

Sat, May 16 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual Beach Boys Virtual 5K5KVIP 5K +1

From $24.41 Open

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5k de Mayo

Sat, May 16 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Road 5k de Mayo

From $35 Open

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13th Annual Luc's Run

Sat, May 16 · Tuolumne, CA Tuolumne

Virtual Virtual Run - Kids (10 & Under only)Kids Run (10 & Under only)2 Mile +4

From $22 Open

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2026 Torrance Stars and Strides 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Torrance, CA Torrance

Road Stars and Strides 5K Run / Community Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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